Moreover, the capitalist system of present-day America differs in significant ways from other capitalist systems around the globe, just as it differs from the capitalism that existed in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
Electrician Cost. 1  Although there are still a few low-cost areas where electricians work for $30-$50 an hour, typically they charge $50-$100 an hour or more depending on local rates and their qualifications. There may also be a minimum $50-$150 service charge to come to the house and evaluate the problem. 2  Total cost for hiring an electrician will depend on the type of work done.
There were 512,290 electricians -- more than half a million -- employed in the United States as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau survey conducted a year earlier found that 62 percent of electricians work for electrical and wiring contractors, with 10 percent self-employed.or instance, a licensed journeyman averaged a $54.39 per hour charge for residential work as of 2012, according to the Top Electricians website. If an apprentice electrician is sent to perform a simpler job, the charge may be lower, with an average of $39.79 an hour.